Laser and other light therapies for the treatment of acne vulgaris: systematic review

@article{Hamilton2009LaserAO,
  title={Laser and other light therapies for the treatment of acne vulgaris: systematic review},
  author={F L Hamilton and Josip Car and Christopher Lyons and Milena Car and Alison M. Layton and Azeem Majeed},
  journal={British Journal of Dermatology},
  year={2009},
  volume={160}
}
Background  Acne is common and can lead to scarring of the skin, as well as to psychological distress and reduced self‐esteem. Most topical or oral treatments for acne are inconvenient and have side‐effects. Laser and other light therapies have been reported to be convenient, safe and effective in treating acne. 
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